Draft:Rev. Fr. Yesu Karunanidhi

1. Personal Profile

Name : YESU

Surname : KARUNANIDHI

Address : CCBI Centre

Hutchins Road 2nd Cross,

Bengaluru, 560 084

Karnataka, INDIA

URL : www.yesukarunanidhi.in

Nationality : Indian

Date & Place of Birth : 29 May 1981, Rajapalayam

Diocese : Archdiocese of Madurai (Archidioecesis Madhuraiensis)

Vocation : Roman Catholic Priest (ordained on 19 April 2009)

Current Position :

Secretary, Commission for Bible, Indian Episcopal Conference Principal, Saint Paul’s Online Bible College

National Coordinator, Synod Continental Phase

National Coordinator, Jubilee 2025

Member, Indian Theological Association (ITA)

Missionary of Mercy, Dicastery for Evangelization

2. Academic Qualification

Ecclesiastical Studies

Diploma in Safeguarding Minors - Pontifical Gregorian University (Italy) - 2022-2023

Doctorate in Theology (Ph.D.) - Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune (India) - 2015-2017

Licentiate in Sacred Scripture (LSS) - Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome (Italy) - 2012-2015

Baccalaureate in Theology (B.Th.) - Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune (India) - 2005-2009

Baccalaureate in Philosophy (B.Ph.) - Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune (India) - 2001-2003

Secular Studies

PG Diploma in Journalism (PGJPR) - Bharathidasan Univ., Trichy (India) - 2019-2020

Master in Business Admin. (M.B.A.) - Madurai Kamaraj Univ., Madurai (India) - 2009-2011

Baccalaureate in Arts (B.A.) Madurai Kamaraj Univ., Madurai (India) - 2001-2004

Linguistic Proficiency

English (Excellent)

Hindi (Sufficient)

Italian (Excellent)

German (Good)

Ecclesiastical Latin (Good)

Biblical Hebrew (Excellent)

New Testament Greek (Excellent)

3. Title of the Dissertation

Licentiate : Beginning from the End. An Exegetical Study of the Parable of an Illogical Lord (Mt 20:1-16)

Doctorate : Sweet is the Light. A Comparative Reading of Ecclesiastes 11:4-12:8 and Paṭṭiṉattār’s Uṭalkūṟṟuvaṇṇam (a Hindu Śaivite philosophical text).

4. Publication of the Doctoral Dissertation

Divine-Human Symphony. A Comparative Reading of Ecclesiastes and Paṭṭiṉattār. New Delhi: Christian World Imprints, 2020. Symphony-Comparative-Ecclesiastes-Pattinattar

5. Pastoral, and Didactic Timeline

2021 – till date : Secretary, Epis. Conf. Commission for Bible, Bengaluru Principal, St. Paul’s Online Bible College

2018 – 2021 : Facilitator-cum-Professor (with Nihil Obstat from the Vatican) Saint Paul’s Institute of Theology, Tiruchirappalli

2017 – 2018 : Secretary to the Archbishop

Archdiocese of Madurai, Madurai

Visiting Faculty, Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune

2016 – 2017 : Archivist, Librarian, and Projects Coordinator Archdiocese of Madurai, Madurai

Visiting Faculty, Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune

2012 – 2016 : Associate Pastor

Parrocchia di San Giuda Taddeo, Rome

2011 – 2012 : Associate Pastor

Holy Redeemer’s Church, Theni

2010 – 2011 : Associate Pastor

Saint Joseph’s Church, Madurai

2009 – 2010 : Parochial Administrator

Saint Sebastian’s Church, Madurai

6. Publications

i. Books

[2023] Ecclesiastes. Christian Ecumenical Commentary Series in Tamil, 11 (J. Susaimanickam, ed., Tiruchirappalli: Arulvakku Mandram).

[2023] Nāṉ Taṉiyaṉ Āṉēṉ. Ciluvaippātai Cintaṉaikaḷ. I Stand Alone. Biblical-Pastoral Reflections on the Stations of the Cross (Tamil) (Madurai: Yesni Prays – Self-Publishing).

[2022] Song of Songs. Christian Ecumenical Commentary Series in Tamil, 12 (J. Susaimanickam, ed., Tiruchirappalli: Arulvakku Mandram).

[2022] Mary Icon of the Synodal Church. Biblical Reflections (Vatican City: Pontifical International Maria Academy) [Co-authored with Denis Kulandaisamy, OSM]

[2022] Aṉaittilum Nammaippōl. Yēcuviṉ Cōtaṉaikaḷum Vāḻviyal Cavālkaḷum. Like Us in All Things. Jesus’ Temptations and Life Challenges (Tamil) (Madurai: Yesni Prays – Self- Publishing).

[2021] Tantayiṉ Itayattōṭu. Tamil Translation of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter Patris Corde (Tiruchirappalli: Tamil Ilakkia Kazhagam).

[2020] Oppukaikaḷ. Tamil Translation of Saint Augustine’s Confessions (Tiruchirappalli: Tamil Ilakkia Kazhagam).

[2020] Divine-Human Symphony. A Comparative Reading of Ecclesiastes and Paṭṭiṉattār (New Delhi: Christian World Imprints).

[2018] Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah. Christian Ecumenical Commentary Series in Tamil, 24 (C. Hieronymus, ed., Tiruchirappalli: Arulvakku Mandram).

[2015] Peṇmān. A Reflection on the Seven Silences and Seven Journeys of Mary (Tamil) (Madurai: Sathangai Publications).

[2015] Job. Book, Person, and Us (Tamil) (Madurai: Sathangai Publications).

[2012] Avaroṭu. A Homiletical and Liturgical Guide to the Holy Week (Tamil) (Madurai:Sathangai Publications).

'''ii. Articles'''

[2023] “Glimpses of Fraternity in Joseph Cycle: A Discourse Analysis of Gen 37:2-50:26,” Joy Philip Kakkanattu CMI – Laurence Culas (eds.), ''Fraternity in the Bible Glimpses and Paradigms. CBAI Seminar Papers 6,'' Bengaluru: Theological Publications in India, 35-55.

[2023] “Laudate Deum. Summary and Reflection,” in The New Leader, Vol. 136, No. 20, Oct 16-31, 2023, p. 21.

[2023] “Jubilee 2025: Meaning, Purpose, Preparation, and Participation,” in The Examiner, Vol. 67, No. 34, Aug 26 - Sep 01, 2023, pp. 6-7.

[2023] “Instrumentum Laboris for the XVI General Assembly of the Synod in Capsule,” in The New Leader, Vol. 136, No. 17, Sep 1-15, 2023, pp. 10-12.

[2023] “Instrumentum Laboris for the XVI General Assembly of the Synod: Summary, Reception, and Review,” in Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection, Vol. 87, No. 8, Aug 2023, pp. 607-609.

[2022] “Desiderio Desideravi: Scope, Summary, and Review of the Apostolic Letter,” in The New Leader, Vol. 135, No. 18, Sep 16-30, 2022, pp. 10-13.

[2022] “Challenges concerning Priestly Formation,” M. William Lourduraj (ed.), ''Priestly Formation. A Centenary Volume [1921-2021]. Chronicled History and Documentation,'' Tiruchirappalli: Thedal Veliyeedugal, 65-69.

[2022] “Jesus’ Way of Forming the Disciples,” M. William Lourduraj (ed.), ''Priestly Formation. A Centenary Volume [1921-2021]. Chronicled History and Documentation,'' Tiruchirappalli: Thedal Veliyeedugal, 74-77.

[2022] “Synodality: The Pastoral-Theological Vision of Pope Francis for the Universal Church,” in Vidyajyoti Journal of Theological Reflection, Vol. 86, No. 1, Jan 2022, pp. 18-34.

[2022] “Dignity and Rights of Children in the Bible,” in Jeevadhara, Vol. LII, 2022, No. 307, pp. 67-75.

[2021] (Emmanuel – God with Us. Biblical background, theological understanding, and existential challenge) “,k;khDNty; - flTs; ek;NkhL. tptpypar; #oy;> ,iwapay; Ghpjy;> tho;tpay;

rthy;>” ek; Njhod;> brk;gH> 46> 12-18.

[2021] (Synod for synodality 2021-2023. Directives for synodal consultation)

“$l;nlhUq;fpaf;fj;Jf;fhd khkd;wk; 2021-2023. khkd;wf; fye;jhNyhrpj;jYf;fhd topfhl;Ljy;fs;>” njhFg;ghrphpaH Fle;ij Qhdp> $l;nlhUq;fpaf;fj;Jf;fhd khkd;wk;

2021-2023> nrd;id: ek; tho;T ntspaPLfs;> 24-33.

[2021] “Mary Queen of Peace,” in Divine Shepherd’s Voice, Vol. 12, Oct – Dec 2021, Issue 4, pp. 244-252.

[2021] “Justice and Injustice as Social Components in Ecclesiastes,” in Jeevadhara, Vol. LI, 2021, No. 303, pp. 60-69.

[2021] “God’s Stewardship Principles: Christian Worldview.” [in print]

[2021] (A pastoral reflection on the politics in the Book of Ecclesiastes) “Gdpj gTypd;

fbjq;fSk; Clf typikAk;.” [in print]

[2021] (A pastoral reflection on the politics in the Book of Ecclesiastes) “typik kw;Wk; tYtpd;ik vd;Dk; ,UJUt epiy: rig ciuahsH E}ypy; murpay;>” kiw mUtp> 46> 12-18.

[2021] (On Young Biblical Characters and Their God-Experience) “tptpypa ,sty;fSk;

,iwaDgtq;fSk;>” ,dpa Njhod;> 5/2> gpg;uthp> 7-11.

[2020] “Virgin Birth of a Superhero: An Intertextual Reading of Mahābhārata 111.6-14, 17-

25,” in Tilburg University Series on the Profession of Faith: Born of the Virgin [in print]. [2020] “Word-Pictures of Human Vulnerability in Paṭṭiṉattār’s Poems,” in Jeevadhara

Jeevadhara, Vol. L, 2020, No. 301, pp. 60-66.

[2020] “New Avenues and Future Orientations for the Interpretation of the Bible in India at the

Background of LGBT,” in Jeevadhara [in print]

[2020] (On Mother Teresa Model of Interfaith Dialogue) “nfhy;nfhj;jh efH njurh: rka

ey;ypzf;fg; gzpAk; tho;Tk;>” njhFg;ghrphpaH M. mUs;> rka ey;ypzf;ff; ifNaL> kJiu: rka ey;ypzf;fg; gzpf;FO> 12-19.

[2020] (A pastoral reflection on the Book of Habakkuk). “mgf;$f;F: E}Yk; egUk; ehKk;>” Md;kpf kyH> 11/10> mf;NlhgH> 2-14.

[2020] (A Covid-19 reflection on human haste and divine patience). “kdpj mtruk; ,iwj; jhkjk;: khw; 5:21-43,y; ahaphpd; epiwTj; NjlYk;> Njlypd; epiwTk;>” kiw mUtp> 44> 12-16.

[2020] (A pastoral and ecumenical reflection on the presentation of children in the Gospels). “,NaRTk; Foe;ijfSk;>” njhFg;ghrphpaH Nj. my;Nghd;];> ,NaR fsQ;rpak;> nrd;id: nry];bay; ky;bkPbah> 60.

[2020] “Biblical Interpretation in India: New Horizons and Future Avenues,” in Vaiharai, Vol. 12, No. 12, 36-42.

[2020] “Virtue of Faith: Reflections in the Light of Mt 14:22-33 and Mk 9:14-29,” in The Divine Shepherd’s Voice, Vol. 11/2, Apr- Jun, 64-73.

[2020] (On ‘The Gospel of Luke,’ ‘Jesus’ Kingdom Ethics’). “Y}f;fh ew;nra;jp>” “,NaRtpd; ,iwahl;rp mwnewp>” njhFg;ghrphpaH Nj. my;Nghd;];> ew;nra;jp fsQ;rpak;> nrd;id:

nry];bay; ky;bkPbah> 48> 90.

[2020] “Behold I Come to Do Your Will: An Intertextual Study of Hebrews 10:5-7 and Psalm 40:6-8,” Charles Davis J. - Jeevaraj L. (eds.), ''Christian Commitment to Service: Faith in Practice. Festschrift in Honour of Archbishop Antony Pappusamy,'' New Delhi: Christian World Imprints, 45-50.

[2019] (On the Management Lessons from the Book of Ecclesiastes). “rig ciuahsH E}y; fhl;Lk; Nkyhz;ik ghlq;fs;>” Md;kpf kyH> 10/1> Mf];l;> 2-14.

[2019] (On Paṭṭiṉattār’s Anthology on Human Life) “gl;bdj;jbfspd; clw;$w;Wtz;zk;: ghlYk;> gFg;gha;Tk;> ghlKk;>” njhFg;ghrphpaHfs; K. ftpjh> M. N[h];gpd; nrypd; Nkhp>

rhd;yhf;]; gd;dhl;Lj; jkpopay; Ma;tpjo;> kyH 3> rpwg;gpjo; 4> khHr; 2019> 15-20.

[2019] “Dialogue in the Book of Job,” A. Lourdu (ed.), Dialogue, Conversation, and Beyond: Festschrift in Honour of Prof. Dr. Xavier Irudayaraj, SJ, Tiruchirappalli: Iniavai Publication, 35-45.

[2018] (On ‘Jesus Christ,’ ‘Satan,’ ‘Riches,’ ‘Saints,’ ‘Salvation, Fullness of Life’). “,NaR

fpwp];J>” “rhj;jhd;>” “nry;tk;>” “GdpjHfs;>” “kPl;G> tho;T ngWjy;>” “tpidg;gad;>” njhFg;ghrphpaHfs; N[. njNahgpy];> t. ,uNgy;> [h. vy;gpd;];ld;> tptpypa ,iwapay; mfuhjp> nrd;id: nry];bay; ky;bkPbah> 48> 169> 184> 305> 385> 402).

[2018] (On Mission in the Bible). “kfpo;e;jpU! epidj;jpU! rc 11:4-12:8 fhl;Lk; mfNehf;F kiwj;J}Jg;gzp>” njhFg;ghrphpaH #. re;jpahFuhrh> tptpypaj;jpy; kiwj;J}Jg;gzp> jpUr;rp: Njly; ntspaPLfs;> 51-66.

[2018] (On Secular Spirituality). “MaHgzp jpUKfq;fspy; cyfpay; Md;kPfk;>” njhFg;ghrphpaH kJiu Mde;jk;> mUs;gzp Md;kPfk;> kJiu: nehgpyp ntspaPLfs;> 83-94.

[2018] (On Political Incorrectness as a Prophetical Call). “,td; ,e;j kf;fspd; eyidj; Njlhky;> mtHfspd; mopitj; NjLfpwhd;” - vNu 38:1-13,y; murpay; vjpHf;fUj;J vd;Dk; ,iwthf;fpdH miog;G> kiw mUtp> 41/2> Vg;- br> 1-11.

[2018] “Crisis - Conflict - Stress Management: Leadership Lessons from the Parable of a Father and Two Sons in Luke 15:11-32,” in Jnanadeepa. Vol. 22/2, Jul - Dec, 51-65.

[2018] (Biblical Reflection on the Crucifixion of Jesus). “ehrNuj;J}H ,isQNdhL ey;cldpUg;G. ,sikapd; cldpUg;G Nehf;fpa rpYitg;ghij>” njhFg;ghrphpaH m. tpy;rd;

rfhauh[;> rpYit Ritj;Jg; ghUq;fs;> thbg;gl;b: mUs;nkhop ntspaPLfs;> 11-33).

[2017] (On Family Well-being). “vopy;kpF ,y;ywj;jpw;fhd Vw;wkpF VO gz;Gfs;>” njhFg;ghrphpaH ngd;rpfH Yhrd;-fyhgd; th];> vd; md;gpd; nrhe;jq;fNs> J}j;Jf;Fb: FLk;g eyg;gzpf;FO> 181-187).

[2008] “The End of an Eclipse: Prospects for Science-Religion Encounter,” in Vidyankur: Journal for Philosophical and Theological Studies, Vol. 10, Feb., Pune: Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, 24-33.

[2007] “Eucharistic Culture for India: Its Prospects and Challenges,” Francis Kodiyan (ed.), The Eucharist: An Antidote to Death Culture, Thamarassery: Sanathana Publications, 283-309.

[2007] “Emmanuel to the Youth,” Ishvani Documentation and Mission Digest, Vol. XXIV, No. 3, Sep- Dec., 2007, 249-275.

'''iii. Book Reviews'''

[2023] (A Book on Mariology) Mde;jk; Y}HJ (kJiu Mde;j;)> khjh ePNa mUs; nts;sNk! (kJiu: ek; tho;T-nehgpyp ntspaPL> 2022). gf;. 184.

[2022] (A Book on Christology) kJiu Mde;j;> ,NaRNt Mz;ltH (kJiu: ek; tho;T- nehgpyp ntspaPL> 2021). gf;. 245.

[2021] (The Book on Pope Francis the Precious Model) t. ,uhgHl;> jpUj;je;ij gpuhd;rp];: XH mhpa Kd;khjphp (KsF%L: tpbaiy Nehf;fp> 2021). gf;. 200.

[2021] (Biblical perspective – Part 1 and Part 2) ,uh. khpa nly;y];> jpUtptpypaf; fz;Nzhl;lk; - ghfk; 1> 2 (rpj;jheq;$H: vk;khT]; Md;kpf ikak;> 2021). gf;. 208 (ghfk;

1)> gf;. 178 (ghfk; 2). [in print]

[2021] Elijah Cycle (1 Kings 17-19). A Historical-Critical Study of Its Compatibility in the Deuteronomistic Composition. Bengaluru: Theological Publications in India, 2020. Pp. 512, in Indian Theological Studies, Vol. LVIII, March 2021, No. 1, 145-148.

[2020] Mission in the Third Millennium. Emerging Trends in India, by Antony Lawrence. Bengaluru: ATC Publishers, 2019. Pp. 310. ISBN: 978-93-86516-87-9, in Jnanadeepa: Pune Journal of Religious Studies [in print].

[2019] (The Book on the History of the Church [1648 – 1878]) kh. #ir> “GJf;fhyj; jpUmit (fp.gp. 1648 - 1878)>” jpUmit tuyhW - 5> jpUr;rpuhg;gs;sp: Njly; ntspaPLfs;> 20172> gf;. 224> kiw mUtp> 42/4> mf;-br> 39-40.

[2018] (The Book on the Mission in the Bible) tptpypaj;jpy; kiwj;J}Jg;gzp: ,d;iwa rthy;fSk; mZFKiwfSk; (njh.M.) #. re;jpahF uhrh> jpUr;rp: Njly; ntspaPLfs;> 2018> gf;. 217> kiw mUtp> 41/4> mf;-br> 37-41.

'''iv. Presentations'''

[2023] “Church Renewal: What would be the Necessary Formation for Clergy and Laity for Making Synodal Church Possible on the Levels of Parish, Diocese, Nation, and Vatican ?” Asian Youth Academy – Asian Theology Forum 2023 on Women, Inter-culturation and Integral Ecology for the Sustainable Future in India, on 26 Aug 2023, in Bali, Indonesia.

[2023] “Mary A Companion on Our Synodal Journey: Biblical Reflections,” Paper Presentation at the Pontifical Marian Academy – Archdiocese of Madras Mylapore International Marian Congress, on 14 Aug 2023, at Santhome, Chennai.

[2023] “Mary Kept the Word and Pondered over It: Significance of Silence and Listening in Basic Ecclesial / Human Communities,” Paper Presentation at the Pontifical Marian Academy – Archdiocese of Madras Mylapore International Marian Congress, on 14 Aug 2023, at Santhome, Chennai.

[2023] “Synodal Leadership: Avenues and Paths,” Centenary Memorial Extension Lecture Saint Paul’s Seminary, on 28 July 2023, at St. Paul’s Institute of Theology, Tiruchirappalli.

[2023] “Desiderio Desideravi. Scope, Summary, and Review of the Apostolic Letter,” Paper Presentation at the 24th CBCI Bishops-Theologians Colloquium 2023 on A Theological, Pastoral, Liturgical and Canonical Rereading of Traditionis Custodes and Desiderio Desideravi by the CBCI Office for Doctrine, on 6 July 2023, at NBCLC, Bengaluru.

[2023] “Dawn of a New Vision of a Synodal Church: The What, The Why, The How,” Paper Presentation at the National Symposium on Synodal Fraternity by ARBI – CRI (BS), on 26 May 2023, at Vidya Deep, Bengaluru.

[2023] “Jesus’ Methodology of Calling: Perceiving, Accompanying, and Nurturing,” Keynote Address at CCBI National Conference for Vocation Directors, on 18 May 2023, at Paalana Bhavana, Bengaluru.

[2023] “Mary Icon of the Church: Biblical-Pastoral Reflections,” Poster Presentation at the International Symposium on Synodality Moving Forward, on 15 January 2023, at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bengaluru.

[2022] “Synodal Challenges to Ethics and Ethical Challenges to Synodality,” National Seminar on Synodality by the Association of Moral Theologians in India, on 21 October 2022, at Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bengaluru.

[2022] “A Comparative Reading of the Holy Bible and the Mahabharata,” National Workshop on Intertextual Reading of Sacred Scriptures, on 21 September 2022, at National Biblical, Catechetical, and Liturgical Centre, Bengaluru.

[2022] “Biblical Foundations of Synodality,” Regional Seminar on Synod for a Synodal Church, on 4 July 2022, at Good Shepherd Seminary, Coimbatore.

[2022] “Theological Practices in India,” Theology after Veritatis Gaudium, on 31 May 2022, at 16th General Assembly of the Conference of the Catholic Theological Association (COCTI), via Zoom.

[2021] “Synodality: The Pastoral-Theological Vision of Pope Francis for the Universal Church,” National Seminar on Synodality, on 11 December 2021, at Sacred Heart Seminary, Poonamallee, Chennai.

[2021] “By the Light of His Word: Querida Amazonia’s Challenges to Biblical Interpretation in India,” 22nd CBCI Bishops – Theologians Colloquium 2021, on 21 July 2021, at CBCI Office for Doctrine, via Zoom.

[2021] “Unworthy Servanthood of St. Joseph: An Analysis of Lk 17:7-10,” Joint Webinar on Saint Joseph, on 16 July 2021, at CCBI Commission for Bible and Jesuit Chennai Province Commission for Spirituality & Dialogue, via Google Meet.

[2021] “CSC Pastoral Ministry: What, Why, How,” on 19 June 2021, # Holy Cross Fathers, Trichy Province, at Google Meet.

[2020] “Asexuality as an Offering to God: A Comparative Reading of Judges 11:34-39 and Matthew 19:12,” Webinar on Human Sexuality in God’s Canvas of Creation, on 19 Oct 2020, at Ekkelsia Centre for Biblical Research and Pastoral Accompaniment, Bangalore, via JioMeet.

[2020] “Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Fortitude,” Webinar on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, on 19 June 2020, at Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore, via Zoom.

[2020] “Human Formation: Reflections from Ratio Fundamentalis,” Inter-Seminary Colloquium on Common Issues Concerning Priestly Formation and Training, on 18 January 2020, at Saint Paul’s Seminary, Tiruchirappalli.

[2019] “Christus Vivit: Document, Youth, and Us,” Research Seminar on The Training of the Youth in the Light of Christus Vivit, on 7 October, at TNBC Laity Centre, Tiruchirappalli.

[2019] “New Avenues and Future Orientations for the Interpretation of the Bible in India: The LGBT Interpretation of the Bible,” at Research Seminar on The Interpretation of the Bible in the Indian Church, on 29 September, at NBCLC, Bengaluru.

[2019] (On life-stages) “gl;bdj;jbfspd; clw;$w;Wtz;zk;: ghlYk;> gFg;gha;Tk;> ghlKk;>” gd;dhl;Lf; fUj;juq;fk;> gd;Nehf;Fg; ghHitapy; ,yf;fz ,yf;fpaq;fs;> 29

khHr; 2019> Gdpj me;NjhzpahH ngz;fs; fiy kw;Wk; mwptpay; fy;Y}hp> jpz;Lf;fy;.

[2019] “The Polarity of the Powerful and the Powerless: Wisdom’s Response, Reaction, and Reluctance in Ecclesiastes” at National Bible Conference on Biblical Responses to the Current Socio-Religious and Political Scenario of India, on 23 February, at Divine Word Centre, Vadipatty, Madurai.

[2019] (Biblical personalities and their God-experiences) “tptpypa MSikfSk; ,iwaDgtq;fSk;>” jkpof MaH Nguitf; fUj;juq;F> tptpypaKk; ,isQH cUthf;fKk;>

10 etk;gH 2018> khpapay; epiyak;> Ntshq;fz;zp.

[2017] “Reformation from Catholic Perspective,” at Panel Discussion on Reformation Contemporary Challenges, on 10 August, at Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary, Madurai.

[2016] “This Man Does Not Seek the Shalom of the People: Political Incorrectness as a Prophetic Call in Jer 38:1-13,” at an Inter-Faculty Seminar on Dissent in Democracy, on 12 November, at Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune.

7. Conferences, Seminars, and Courses

[2023] The Tenth Plenary Assembly of the Catholic Biblical Federation, on “Proclaiming the Word: Gift of Life for a Fragile World (Rom 8:22-23),” on 11-17 April, at Mar del Plata, Argentina.

[2023] Biblical-Pastoral Formation Seminar for the Ecumenical Churches, on “Biblical Interpretation as a Bridge for Ecumenism,” on 15-16 March, at Yercaud, convoked by the CSI Diocese of Madras.

[2023] FABC Continental Assembly of the Synod for a Synodal Church 2021-2024. Communion-Participation-Mission, on 24-26 February 2023, in Bangkok, Thailand.

[2022] Third International Meeting of the Missionaries of Mercy on “Missionaries of Mercy during the Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities,” on 23-25 April, in Rome, arranged by Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization.

[2019] International Workshop on Intercultural Understanding, on 6-8 September, at Asian Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies, Chennai.

[2019] Haggai Leadership Experience, on 16 Jul - 1 Aug, at Haggai International, Maui, Hawaii, USA.

8. Retreats & Spiritual Animation

[2022] Biblical-Leadership Retreat on Finding the Path and Staying On, to the B.Th. Students of St. Peter’s Pontifical Seminary, Bengaluru, 10-14 October.

[2021] Biblical-Pastoral Retreat on Inner Freedom, to the Priests and the Religious, via CCBI Commission for Bible, at Google Meet.

[2021] Biblical-Pastoral Retreat on Journeying towards Inner Freedom, to the Priests of the Diocese of Mysuru, 4-9 October.

[2021] Biblical Retreat on Radical Discipleship in the Pandemic Context, to Sacred Heart Brothers of Angelo Province, Tiruchirappalli, at Zoom.

[2020] Biblical Retreat on Discipleship, to Montfort Brothers of Trichy Province, at Campion School, Tiruchirappalli.

[2019] Biblical Retreat on Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus, to CIC Sisters of Madurai Province, at Infant Jesus Shrine, Kajamalai, Tiruchirappalli.

9. Soft Skills Assistance & Mentoring

[2023] “Strategic Planning and Vision Developing for Infant Jesus Junior and Degree College” at Shamshabad, Archdiocese of Hyderabad, 9-10 March.

[2021] “Career Guidance,” at Nirmala Girls’ Hr. Sec School, Madurai, 26 October.

[2020] “Communication and Interpersonal Skills,” at Jayaraj Annapackiam Arts and Science College for Women, Periyakulam, 17 Feb.

[2020] “Leadership, Assertiveness, and Equanimity: Biblical Perspectives,” at CIC Provincialate, Madurai, 17-18 Jan.

[2019] “Decision-making and Problem-solving,” at Mary Matha College, Periakulam, 19 Dec.

10. New Initiatives & Contributions to the Church and the Society

1. Founder-Director of Yesni Prays, a non-commercial enterprise that is engaged in soft skills mentoring for the rural children, content writing for the dioceses and the religious institutes, developing and maintaining websites and social media visibility, creating animation resources on the Church’s teachings for the lay faithful, text and voice translation of Christian pious literature in Tamil, and promoting intertextual reading of Sacred Scriptures.

2. Posting Daily Catholic Lectio in English and Tamil at www.yesukarunanidhi.in. 3. Literature columnist at Proclaim, Prophetic Voice, and Nam Vazhvu (Tamil).